Connect > Big Rigs rolling toward Conestoga; THPRD's Big Truck Day slated for Aug. 16
Big Rigs rolling toward Conestoga; THPRD's Big Truck Day slated for Aug. 16
August 05, 2014
Big Truck Day, one of the most unique events coordinated by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, will be back for its 16th year on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center (9985 SW 125th Avenue, Beaverton).
From 10 am to 2 pm, visitors can get an up-close look at dozens of utility vehicles in a variety of shapes and sizes, including hauling trucks, recycling trucks, fire trucks and other specialty vehicles.
Suggested donation for the event is $2 for adults, $1 for children, $10 for families.
"This event is an annual favorite of our patrons," said Big Truck Day organizer Cathi Ellis. "Kids love crawling into trucks to experience a look at life behind the wheel. We see lots of smiles and a lot of great photos."
Big Truck Day visitors can give blood in the American Red Cross Blood Mobile, bring donations for Goodwill, and visit the Beaverton Library’s book mobile for Story Hour. Radio Disney’s truck will be at the event, providing music and giveaways.
Specialty vehicles include a Titan triple trailer, a Ness & Campbell crane and a PCC aviator school helicopter (which will land at the event).
T-shirts (and ear plugs!) will be available for sale, as will great food from local food carts, including Whole Foods. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, a bounce house, a sand pit, free games and a free open swim at the conclusion of the event (1:30 – 4 pm).
THPRD’s own big rigs – the Nature Mobile and Rec Mobile – will be present to entertain kids with interactive activities. Vehicles from local police, fire and transit agencies will also be on hand.
Big Truck Day is sponsored by Whole Foods and Les Schwab Tires. For more information, call Conestoga at 503/629-6313.
About THPRD
Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving 230,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes and more than 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers and 1,400 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503/645-6433.
# # #
Contact:
Bob Wayt
Director – Communications
503/614-1218 (direct)
503/686-5134 (cell)
Date: August 5, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Click here for official release (PDF).